Officer Terrell Monroe Dodson, Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia

Officer Terrell Monroe Dodson

Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia

End of Watch Sunday, April 17, 1960

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Terrell Monroe Dodson

Officer Terrell Dodson was killed in a motorcycle crash while chasing a speeding vehicle on Florida Avenue, NE, at approximately 4:00 am.

During the pursuit, Officer Dodson's motorcycle struck a streetcar loading platform at the intersection with 7th Street, NE. His motorcycle went out of control and crashed near 8th Street, NE.

Officer Dodson was a United States Air Force veteran of the Korean War and had served with the Metropolitan Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife and young daughter.

Bio

Age 29
Tour 5 years
Badge 602
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Vehicle pursuit
Weapon Automobile
Offender Not available

motor officer, vehicle pursuit

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Officer Dodson,
On today, the 65th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Air Force. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

April 17, 2025